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On July 30, the Government of Panama, through the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT), launched its National Strategies on Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, and Microelectronics during an official …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Mongolia and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time basis.[2] The authorities have …

Tonga Joins the Global Community in Advancing Cultural Diversity On 7 July 2026, Tonga deposited its instrument of ratification with the Director-General of UNESCO. In accordance with Article 29 of …

Mbabane, Eswatini: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Xiangming Li visited Mbabane during July 23 – August 5, 2026, to hold discussions for the 2026 Article IV Consultation …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the seventh review under the 48-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under …

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Lusine Lusinyan, held discussions virtually and in Georgetown for the 2026 Article IV Consultation during July 20–31, 2026. The …

As our latest External Sector Report shows, China’s current account surplus increased by about $300 billion last year, the largest widening in absolute terms since at least 2000, to about 0.6 percent …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation with Iceland[1] and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal on a lapse-of-time basis without a meeting.[2] The …

Every morning, Rekhaben and her husband push their vegetable cart onto the streets of Ahmedabad, India, knowing they will spend the day under the scorching sun. During the hottest hours, …

Walk into a primary school classroom in Barbados and you see all the right elements: eager and curious kids, dedicated teachers, and a culture that truly values education. Visit a …